Walk 2 Remember is a FREE event, open to the public. Commemorative event shirts are available for $20 or with donations of $20 or more. All proceeds will benefit the Survivors of Suicide (SOS) Support Group, SOS Memorial Garden and suicide prevention efforts in St. Clair County.
AVAILABLE RESOURCES Below are links to some resources to help family and friends celebrate the life and memory of their loved one.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Digital Memory Quilt https://afsp.org/quilt/ The Digital Memory Quilt is an online space where suicide loss survivors everywhere can honor and share stories about their loved one, stories that serve a squares on the virtual quilt. Individuals can share a picture, and write about your lived one including stories, about a special time you had with them, talk about their personality, or their interests.
Alliance of Hope for Suicide Survivors
Digital Memory Wall https://allianceofhope.org/memorial-wall Remember loved ones, family members, coworkers, and friends. They live on in our hearts and our minds as we honor who they were, their accomplishments, the struggles they faced, and the difference they made.
20 Creative Ways to Honor a Loved One https://www.joincake.com/blog/creative-ways-to-honor-someone/ Grief can make us feel powerless. Honoring the life of a loved one we’ve lost can begin to ease the agony of their death by focusing on the gifts they shared with you and the broader world. Commemorating their loss can be a cathartic step in the mourning process.
If you or someone you know may be experiencing thoughts of suicide, contact the St. Clair County Access line at 1-888-225-4447, or the Mobile Crisis Unit at (810) 966-2575. Help is available 24-hours a day, seven days a week.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-TALK (8255)
Text Line: 741741
For information on seeking help in St. Clair County, visit the St. Clair County Community Mental Healthwebsite.